Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More · Gary Arndt

Did George Mallory Climb Mount Everest First?

February 25, 2026·16 min·1 clip

Geologist Noel O'Dell spotted two figures 'going strong' high on Everest's ridge at 12:50 PM.

This episode explores whether British mountaineer George Mallory reached Mount Everest's summit in 1924, 29 years before Hillary and Norgay's confirmed ascent. It details Mallory's three expeditions, the 1924 disappearance with Sandy Irvine, and how recent evidence keeps the debate alive.

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